Uppal H, Zhai Y, Gangopadhyay A, Khadem S, Ren S, Moser JA, Xie W. Activation of liver X receptor sensitizes mice to gallbladder cholesterol crystallization. Hepatology. 2008;47(4):1331–42. PubMed Google Scholar Lammert F, Gurusamy K, Ko CW, Miquel JF, Méndez-Sánchez N, Portincasa P, van Erpecum KJ, van Laarhoven CJ, Wang DQ. Gallstones. Nat Rev Dis Primers. … Read more
Study population Based on the characteristics of regional economic development (south, midland and north of Jiangsu Province), population distribution and lifestyle, five representative counties or districts in Jiangsu province were selected by multistage stratified random sampling. 3 towns were selected randomly from each county or district; and 8–10 administrative villages (or residents committee) were randomly … Read more
Miller KD, Nogueira L, Devasia T, Mariotto AB, Yabroff KR, Jemal A, Kramer J, Siegel RL. Cancer treatment and survivorship statistics, 2022. CA Cancer J Clin. 2022;72(5):409–36. Article PubMed Google Scholar National Cancer Institute. Cancer statistics. [https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/statistics] Nicholas M, Vlaeyen JWS, Rief W, Barke A, Aziz Q, Benoliel R, Cohen M, Evers S, Giamberardino MA, … Read more
Study design and participants This cross-sectional study was performed in 2023 in Dangyang City (which was a county-level city), Hubei province, from central China and Xishui County, Guizhou Province, from western China. By the end of 2022, Xishui county had a resident population of 584,100 people. In 2022, the gross regional product of the county … Read more
Survey and questionnaire Prior to the survey, our investigators were provided with detailed explanation on lead hazards to lead exposed workers and with training sessions. Exposed workers were consulted to foster relationships for cooperation. Our survey and questionnaire collection were conducted over five consecutive years. Data entry for the questionnaires was performed by two individuals, … Read more
The primary aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate the association between endometriosis in women and their risk of developing CVD, and our secondary aim was to investigate the association between endometriosis in women and their risk of developing hypertension. The results of this meta-analysis indicate that women with endometriosis may have a higher risk … Read more
Fifty-six individuals (mean age 40 years (range 24–83), 62% women) registered in the two-day multidisciplinary Aging towards walkable futures workshop held in Barcelona (Table 1). A summary of the discussions held during this event is presented below, following the structure of its four thematic Sessions. Session 1. What is walking – a physical experience? Among participants … Read more
Data Data in this study came from the ten panels (panel 11 to panel 20 from 2006 to 2016) of the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS). The U.S. Public Health Service conducts MEPS through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and CDC. On average, there are close to 20,000 observations in each panel. … Read more
De Wit CA, Alaee M, Muir DC. Levels and trends of brominated flame retardants in the Arctic. Chemosphere. 2006;64(2):209–33. Article PubMed Google Scholar Wu H-D, Yang L-W, Deng D-Y, Jiang R-N, Song Z-K, Zhou L-T. The effects of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) on pro-atherosclerosis mechanisms. Ecotoxicol Environ Saf. 2023;262:115325. Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar Alaee … Read more
The study examines significant variations in the global burden of ischemic stroke and within BRICS-plus countries from 1992 to 2021. Our analysis indicates a substantial 47.14% increase in the number of DALYs, despite a 33.79% decrease in the age-standardized DALYs rate, with notable discrepancies among the ten BRICS members. These findings highlight the complex epidemiology … Read more